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Description
Strategic Sustainability Consulting (SSC) is a Washington, DC-based company that provides organizations with the tools and expertise needed to actively manage their social and environmental impacts. We specialize in helping under-resourced organizations implement sustainable solutions usually reserved for large, multinational companies. Please visit our website for more information about our products and services.
Position Overview:
These internships are for 15-25 hours/week for January 19, 2009 – May 08, 2009, and may be conducted remotely (although DC-based interns are preferred). This is a great opportunity for individuals with an interest in getting into the sustainability consulting field, but who can’t make a full-time commitment. We're looking for 4-6 research interns to help on a variety of sustainability topics.
Responsibilities:
The SSC Research Interns will work closely with lead consultants to provide background material for ongoing consulting projects. Past assignments have included working on client “Green Office Audit” projects, researching stakeholder engagement in the mining industry, creating case studies on “green” supply chains, and developing surveys for employee satisfaction.
Qualifications:
If you have strong research and analysis skills, and can quickly gather and summarize data into its salient points, this is a great opportunity to dabble in a variety of sustainability topics.
Compensation: A small stipend may be offered, along with a performance-based bonus.
To Apply:
If you believe you might be a good fit with our objectives, please send your CV and a cover letter to Denise Buhrau, indicating the position for which you'd like to be considered. We will accept inquiries through October 31, 2008, with initial interviews on a rolling basis. Please be prepared to provide 2 writing samples and a list of references. No Phone Calls Please.